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We celebrate an epoch in the history of mankind,--not only never to be forgotten, but to grow in grandeur as the world appreciates the elements of true greatness.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “We celebrate an epoch in the history of mankind,--not only never to be forgotten, but to grow in grandeur as the world…”
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Sumner speaks to the monumental nature of the event being celebrated and its lasting impact on history.
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